Lawsuit Filed Against Barry University Over Alleged Negligence in Hiring Former Professor Facing Criminal Charges
A lawsuit has been filed against Barry University in Orlando, alleging the school was negligent in its hiring and retention practices for a former professor. This professor faces charges of video voyeurism and child pornography possession, with accusations of attempting…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, August 31, 2026 —
A lawsuit has been filed against Barry University in Orlando, with plaintiffs alleging negligence in the institution’s hiring and retention practices concerning a former professor. The former professor is reportedly facing charges that include video voyeurism and possession of child pornography.
According to the suit, the professor is accused of attempting to photograph a student. A central claim within the lawsuit is that Barry University allegedly overlooked the professor’s past criminal history when making hiring and retention decisions.
Details regarding the specific nature of the professor’s alleged past criminal history, the timeline of events leading to the lawsuit, or the specific court in which the suit was filed were not immediately available. The name of the former professor involved in the allegations and the identity of the student who was allegedly targeted were also not provided in the available information.
The lawsuit asserts that the university’s alleged failure to adequately vet the professor’s background constitutes negligence. The outcome of the criminal charges against the former professor has not been stated, nor has Barry University’s response to the lawsuit been detailed.
Further information regarding the legal proceedings, including the plaintiff(s) in the lawsuit and the university’s official statement or defense, is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Chloe Greenberg on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.
